Reflect with me, in Mary’s month, on what we learn about Mary – her personality and her virtues – from the Magnificat. I don’t mean what it says, so much as (i) the fact that we have it at all; (ii) the fact that she composed it; and (iii) what it does not say.
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Our Lady As Reflected in the Magnificat
Our Lady As Reflected in the Magnificat
Devotion to the souls in Purgatory contains in itself all the works of mercy, which supernaturalized by a spirit of faith, should merit us Heaven. de Sales
Re: Our Lady As Reflected in the Magnificat
interestingly in the Old Testament times, the Magnificat is cited by Hannah
Mary (later in the New Testament) will recite the Magnificat -
some scholars state Mary was learned in scripture and responded with the praises as depicted by Hannah in the Old Testament
The background on Hannah was that she was barren - could not have children but her cries in the temple brought her miracle and she conceived and pronounced her song of praise. She brings Samuel to the temple and dedicates him to the Lord.
Mary (later in the New Testament) will recite the Magnificat -
some scholars state Mary was learned in scripture and responded with the praises as depicted by Hannah in the Old Testament
The background on Hannah was that she was barren - could not have children but her cries in the temple brought her miracle and she conceived and pronounced her song of praise. She brings Samuel to the temple and dedicates him to the Lord.
26 And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the Lord, and also with men.
"He who followeth Me, walketh not in darkness." sayeth the Lord